Cardiac Surgery RN - Expert Patient Care

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Clinical Nurse I for the Cardiovascular Surgery service at Bell Hospital. The role provides professional nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation, coordinating with patients, families and the care team to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes.

Required is an RN license in Kansas (or compact license) and a BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Active Kansas RN license or compact state license
• BLS certification required within 14 days of hire
• 6 months to 2 years of clinical nursing experience
• ADN required; BSN by fifth anniversary of employment for ADN-hirees (per policy)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care through assessment, accurate documentation, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Coordinate care delivery and education with patient, family and health care team to ensure safe, effective care.
• Follow organizational policies to provide safe patient care and quality outcomes.
• Perform duties within unit competencies and contribute to care planning and performance improvement.
• Carry out duties as assigned and adapt to department needs as required.

Skills

Registered Nurse

BLS Certification

KS Licensure/Compact

Team Collaboration

Clinical Nursing

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN degree (preferred)

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Clinical Nurse I for the Cardiovascular Surgery service at Bell Hospital. The role provides professional nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation, coordinating with patients, families and the care team to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes.

Required is an RN license in Kansas (or compact license) and a BLS certification within 14 days of hire.